Acts 21

KJVAnd it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara:

GIGAKJVAfter we had gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course to Coos, and the day following to Rhodes, and from there to Patara.

KJVAnd finding a ship sailing over unto Phenicia, we went aboard, and set forth.

GIGAKJVAnd finding a ship sailing over to Phenicia, we went aboard, and set out.

KJVNow when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden.

GIGAKJVNow when we had sighted Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre. For there the ship was to unload her burden.

KJVAnd finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem.

GIGAKJVAnd finding disciples, we stayed there seven days. They said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem.

KJVAnd when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed.

GIGAKJVAnd when we had accomplished those days, we left and went our way. And they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city. And we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed.

KJVAnd when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship; and they returned home again.

GIGAKJVAnd when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship, and they returned home again.

KJVAnd when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day.

GIGAKJVAnd when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and greeted the brothers and sisters, and stayed with them one day.

KJVAnd the next day we that were of Paul's company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him.

GIGAKJVAnd the next day we that were of Paul's company left, and came to Caesarea. And we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, and stayed with him.

KJVAnd the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy.

GIGAKJVAnd the same man had four daughters, virgins, who prophesied.

KJVAnd as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus.

GIGAKJVAnd as we stayed there many days, there came down from Judea a prophet, named Agabus.

KJVAnd when he was come unto us, he took Paul's girdle, and bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.

GIGAKJVAnd when he had come to us, he took Paul's belt, and bound his own hands and feet, and said, The Holy Spirit says this, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man who owns this belt, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.

KJVAnd when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem.

GIGAKJVAnd when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, begged him not to go up to Jerusalem.

KJVThen Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.

GIGAKJVThen Paul answered, What do you mean to weep and to break my heart? For I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.

KJVAnd when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.

GIGAKJVAnd when he would not be persuaded, we stopped, saying, The will of the Lord be done.

KJVAnd after those days we took up our carriages, and went up to Jerusalem.

GIGAKJVAnd after those days we took up our baggage, and went up to Jerusalem.

KJVThere went with us also certain of the disciples of Caesarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge.

GIGAKJVThere went with us also some of the disciples of Caesarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, who we were to stay with.

KJVAnd when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.

GIGAKJVAnd when we had come to Jerusalem, the brothers and sisters received us gladly.

KJVAnd the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present.

GIGAKJVAnd the day following Paul went in with us to James, and all the elders were present.

KJVAnd when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry.

GIGAKJVAnd when he had greeted them, he declared in detail what things God had worked among the Gentiles by his ministry.

KJVAnd when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law:

GIGAKJVAnd when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said to him, You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are who believe, and they are all zealous of the law.

KJVAnd they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs.

GIGAKJVAnd they are informed of you, that you teach all the Jews who are among the Gentiles to abandon Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs.

KJVWhat is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come.

GIGAKJVWhat is it therefore? The crowd must come together. For they will hear that you have come.

KJVDo therefore this that we say to thee: We have four men which have a vow on them;

GIGAKJVDo therefore this that we say to you. We have four men who have a vow on them.

KJVThem take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave their heads: and all may know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee, are nothing; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the law.

GIGAKJVTake them, and purify yourself with them, and pay their expenses, that they may shave their heads. And all may know that those things, of which they were informed concerning you, are nothing, but that you yourself also walk orderly, and keep the law.

KJVAs touching the Gentiles which believe, we have written and concluded that they observe no such thing, save only that they keep themselves from things offered to idols, and from blood, and from strangled, and from fornication.

GIGAKJVConcerning the Gentiles who believe, we have written and concluded that they observe no such thing, except that they keep themselves from things offered to idols, and from blood, and from strangled animals, and from sexual immorality.

KJVThen Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered into the temple, to signify the accomplishment of the days of purification, until that an offering should be offered for every one of them.

GIGAKJVThen Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered into the temple, to signify the accomplishment of the days of purification, until an offering should be offered for every one of them.

KJVAnd when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him,

GIGAKJVAnd when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews who were of Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him,

KJVCrying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place.

GIGAKJVCrying out, Men of Israel, help. This is the man who teaches all men everywhere against the people, and the law, and this place. And further he brought Greeks also into the temple, and has polluted this holy place.

KJV(For they had seen before with him in the city Trophimus an Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.)

GIGAKJVFor they had seen before with him in the city Trophimus an Ephesian, and they supposed that Paul had brought him into the temple.

KJVAnd all the city was moved, and the people ran together: and they took Paul, and drew him out of the temple: and forthwith the doors were shut.

GIGAKJVAnd all the city was moved, and the people ran together. And they took Paul, and drew him out of the temple. And immediately the doors were shut.

KJVAnd as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.

GIGAKJVAnd as they were trying to kill him, news came to the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.

KJVWho immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down unto them: and when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they left beating of Paul.

GIGAKJVHe immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down to them. And when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul.

KJVThen the chief captain came near, and took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains; and demanded who he was, and what he had done.

GIGAKJVThen the chief captain came near, and took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains, and demanded who he was, and what he had done.

KJVAnd some cried one thing, some another, among the multitude: and when he could not know the certainty for the tumult, he commanded him to be carried into the castle.

GIGAKJVAnd some cried one thing, some another, among the crowd. And when he could not know the certainty for the uproar, he commanded him to be carried into the castle.

KJVAnd when he came upon the stairs, so it was, that he was borne of the soldiers for the violence of the people.

GIGAKJVAnd when he came on the stairs, the soldiers carried him because of the crowd's violence.

KJVFor the multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away with him.

GIGAKJVFor the great number of the people followed after, crying, Away with him.

KJVAnd as Paul was to be led into the castle, he said unto the chief captain, May I speak unto thee? Who said, Canst thou speak Greek?

GIGAKJVAnd as Paul was to be led into the castle, he said to the chief captain, May I speak to you? The commander said, Can you speak Greek?

KJVArt not thou that Egyptian, which before these days madest an uproar, and leddest out into the wilderness four thousand men that were murderers?

GIGAKJVAre not you that Egyptian who before these days made an uproar, and led out into the wilderness four thousand men who were murderers?

KJVBut Paul said, I am a man which am a Jew of Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city: and, I beseech thee, suffer me to speak unto the people.

GIGAKJVBut Paul said, I am a Jew of Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, a citizen of an important city. And I urge you, allow me to speak to the people.

KJVAnd when he had given him licence, Paul stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the hand unto the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew tongue, saying,

GIGAKJVAnd when he had given him permission, Paul stood on the stairs, and waved with the hand to the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spoke to them in the Hebrew tongue, saying,